When people ask why Vortex has such a great warranty the response should always be
...Cuz you're gonna need it.
I tried those Vortex 15s one of my buddies hauled around for a season for "tripod glassing" and couldn't believe how terrible they were. Like wow I can see fuzz 15x better now. Are...
Getting snowed out is a real possibility. Otherwise not sure one time is better than another. If you find something good, go after it. There's not tons of them out there.
1. If I fill my tag on the first day and my wife finds out then I start getting the calls and texts to come home to handle whatever emergency always arises while I'm away.
2. If I'm in a "meat crisis" to quote Rinella then my standards change for elk or antelope. Deer is further down the list...
I've been there a few times. Some years access is easy, some years it's terrible. You can DM me if you have any specific questions. Gear up accordingly.
I will say it's changed quite a bit over the years since I first hunted it and yes, it's not what it used to be. You'll still have fun and you...
Great all around caliber. My dad shot one forever and a couple of his buddies shot em, I shoot one from time to time and at least 1 of my kids will own one soon. We've taken deer, elk, bears, antelope and moose with the 270s shooting 130-140 grain bullets. Manageable recoil and plenty of power...
Jim's like a fish out of water gasping for air.
I'll traipse as close to private property as I damn well please. He's right about 1 thing though - there'll be some 2 legged predators roaming around places he's not used to seeing them.